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White House Job Cuts Spark Concerns in Health Sector

2/7/2025

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The White House is poised to implement major job cuts at health agencies, raising concerns over drug approvals and research. In a bold move, Eli Lilly is broadening its weight loss drug trials to target hypertension and neuropsychiatry. Meanwhile, lawmakers are investigating Hims & Hers' Super Bowl ad, questioning its claims about weight loss drugs.

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The White House is poised to implement major job cuts at health agencies, raising concerns over drug approvals and research. In a bold move, Eli Lilly is broadening its weight loss drug trials to target hypertension and neuropsychiatry. Meanwhile, lawmakers are investigating Hims & Hers' Super Bowl ad, questioning its claims about weight loss drugs.